Wales football

2023 - 3 - 28

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Gareth Bale fights back tears in emotional farewell speech to Wales ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Tottenham and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale called time on his glittering playing career in January - just weeks after representing Wales at the World Cup ...

Bale's finest hour at international level came in 2016, when he inspired Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 against all odds. Wales boss Page said in January, "I've had that conversation but I would love him still to be involved in some capacity. He will be remembered as one of the greatest Welsh players of all time - thanks in part to his stunning international career. Bale represented his country at Euro 2016, Euro 2020 and last year's World Cup in Qatar. "But make sure you keep supporting the boys. "We'll make a plan moving forward because he's got so much to offer. "You support me and my family and all the team through the lows and the lows, the highs and the highs. Obviously I'm going to miss playing in front of you. "Now what that role is, we don't know yet. "Hello, I just want to say... [retired from professional football](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-gareth-bale-retires-football-28910888) at the start of the year after leading his country at the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) in [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar). [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc), [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc), [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) and Los Angles at club level - while fighting back the tears.

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Emotional Gareth Bale waves goodbye to Wales fans ahead of ... (The Sun)

AN EMOTIONAL Gareth Bale said goodbye to Wales fans in Cardiff after announcing his retirement from football.The Welsh legend hung up his boots at the.

[moved into playing golf](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21143792/gareth-bale-golf-pga-tournament-pebble-beach/) with Bale [making no secret of his love](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10372693/gareth-bale-real-madrid-wales-gold-madrid/) for the sport during his football career. Hopefully I'll see you soon in the future. [Real Madrid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250296/real-madrid/), while he also lifted three La Liga crowns, three FIFA Club World Cups, three Super Cups, the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa de Rey during his time in Spain. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) Thank you." [The Welsh legend hung up his boots](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20988011/gareth-bale-retires-from-football-aged-33/) at the beginning of the year at the age of 33 after a glittering and memorable career.

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Gareth Bale makes emotional farewell to Wales fans (Daily Mail)

Rob Page's side will take on Latvia in their Euro 2024 qualifier and, ahead of kick-off, supporters were treated to a message from the country's record ...

Thank you to every one of you for being on this journey with me. 'My journey on the international stage is one that has changed not only my life but who I am. How do I put in to words the way I felt, every single time I put on that Welsh shirt? 'Honestly, it's been the biggest pleasure playing in front of you for my whole career. 'My answer is that I couldn't possibly do any of those things justice, simply with words. How do I articulate the impact it has had on my life?

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Gareth Bale: The caretaker's son and former Tottenham Hotspur and ... (Sky News)

The former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur player will be cheering his country on at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening as fans are given an ...

[Aaron Ramsey was named as Bale's successor](https://news.sky.com/story/aaron-ramsey-named-as-new-wales-captain-after-gareth-bales-retirement-12833595) as captain ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. His record at UEFA European Championships was also impressive. He also led his country out in a major championship for the first time in the 2020 Euros, with Wales dropping out after a 4-0 defeat to Denmark in the round of 16. After Bale broke Ian Rush's record as the Wales player with the most goals for his country, he said "Anything you do for your country is the pinnacle". Bale went on to score Wales' only goal in the tournament when he took a penalty against the USA. Former Wales football captain Gareth Bale hung up his jersey in January, but on Tuesday night he will return to the Cardiff City Stadium for a special celebration of his time leading his country.

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Football: Gareth Bale waves emotional goodbye to fans as he ... (ITV News)

One of the world's most recognisable footballers, Bale scored 40 goals in 111 appearances for Wales. | ITV News Wales.

Hopefully I'll see you soon in the future. [sudden retirement](/news/wales/2023-01-09/gareth-bale-announces-retirement-from-professional-football) from football at the age of 33. [Wales' only goal at the competition](/news/wales/2022-11-21/world-cup-2022-wales-usa-gareth-bale-tournament), in a 1-1 draw with the USA.

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Gareth Bale's emotional day saying farewell to Wales fans (WalesOnline)

'I just want to say what an honour it has been to represent this country and play in front of the best fans in the world'

Obviously I'm going to miss playing in front of you but...Make sure you support the boys. You've supported me and my family through the lowest of the lows and the highest of highs. Gareth Bale had an emotional day on Tuesday as he said farewell and thankyou to Wales fans before his former teammates took on Latvia at the Cardiff City Stadium.

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'You make it so special' – Bale bids farewell to Wales supporters ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Gareth Bale bade an emotional farewell to Wales fans after his retirement, telling the supporters who "make it so special" they "are Welsh football" on ...

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Carling and Football Association of Wales team up for sponsorship ... (Convenience Store)

The deal, initially signed for three years, gives the Carling brand permission to use FAW intellectual property, such as the national team logo and images of ...

Ian Davis, chief commercial officer for the FAW, added: “Carling has deep links with domestic football in Wales so it’s an ideal partner for us. Lee Willett, Carling brand director at Molson Coors Beverage Company, said: “Carling’s identity is built on its commitment to its heartlands and this partnership with the national football team is a perfect match. The deal, initially signed for three years, gives the Carling brand permission to use FAW intellectual property, such as the national team logo and images of stars from the men’s and women’s teams on packaging, POS and other marketing materials.

Carling Kicks Off Sponsorship Deal With Wales National Football ... (Namnews)

Carling has agreed a new sponsorship deal with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to become the official lager of the Wales national football team.

Ian Davis, Chief Commercial Officer for the FAW, added: “Carling has deep links with domestic football in Wales so it’s an ideal partner for us. “Our brand has its roots in football and working with the FAW is an exciting opportunity to promote the beautiful game in Wales.” Carling has agreed a new sponsorship deal with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to become the official lager of the Wales national football team.

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